NORWOOD ROAD, WF9 4RG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 4RG

NORWOOD ROAD, WF9 4RG, Wakefield has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.69 per 1,000 population. This WF9 4RG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF9 postcode area, which has experienced 443 crimes and a crime rate of 10.76 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF9 4RG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 4RG, encompassing approximately 2070 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF9 4RG Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • South Street with total crimes: 4
  • Ferndale Place with total crimes: 3
  • Whin Close with total crimes: 3

NORWOOD ROAD, WF9 4RG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson68.69500.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.90-42.86%
Public order21.93100.00%
Shoplifting10.97-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.69-30.00%
Shoplifting53.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.41-50.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Public order10.48-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-66.67%
Drugs10.480.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.11-16.67%
Public order34.83-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4550.00%
Other crime31.45200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.45100.00%
Bicycle theft10.970.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.0720.00%
Public order45.80300.00%
Shoplifting41.93-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson21.93100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.97-75.00%
Burglary10.48-66.67%
Other crime10.480.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.49-16.67%
Shoplifting94.83200.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.35-63.64%
Burglary31.930.00%
Public order11.450.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1218.359.09%
Anti-social behaviour115.80175.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.31100.00%
Burglary31.930.00%
Shoplifting31.4550.00%
Public order11.45-50.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Other theft10.48-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.52-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour45.31100.00%
Burglary31.93200.00%
Other theft31.45200.00%
Shoplifting21.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%
Public order20.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.1116.67%
Anti-social behaviour26.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.97-33.33%
Public order20.970.00%
Other theft10.97-50.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Burglary10.48-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.04100.00%
Vehicle crime35.80200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.45200.00%
Shoplifting21.450.00%
Other theft20.970.00%
Drugs20.97100.00%
Burglary20.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.97-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.90-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.93-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Drugs10.48-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.59-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour52.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.410.00%
Shoplifting21.93-33.33%
Drugs20.970.00%
Other theft10.970.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.280.00%
Shoplifting31.9350.00%
Vehicle crime11.450.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.490.00%
Public order56.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.410.00%
Shoplifting21.930.00%
Burglary20.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%
Robbery10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
November 20231
September 20235

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
June 20244
May 20249
April 20243
March 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 202410
June 202412
May 202410
April 202412
March 202411
February 202414
January 202412
December 20236
November 20236
October 202313
September 202313

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 202411
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20235
September 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF9 4RG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. South Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Ferndale Place
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Whin Close
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Lavender Court
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Greenfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Willow Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Southmoor Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Union Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1